Some parents complained that the books were not classic literature. District leaders say the titles were selected to encourage independent reading by including a variety of topics, voices, and cultures. The challenged books were used in non-mandatory, student-led book clubs.
Numerous books were banned and/or challenged in the Leander (TX) Independent School District (ISD) high schools following a raucous board meeting where a woman dropped a dildo on the table in front of school board members. She cannot face telling anyone the horrors that happened at the party, even though it means failing classes, fighting with her parents, and losing all her friends.Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere. Review: I read the original Speak novel when it first came out and thought it was wonderful so as soon as I heard about the graphic novel I knew I had to read it and I am so glad I did!Īs with the original story, Melinda is facing a ninth grade year as an outcast after calling the police at her first high school party. But before she can make peace with the ghosts of the past, she has to confront the reality of the present-and stop someone who still wishes to do her harm.
So what's the point of talking? Through her work on an art project, Melinda is finally able to face what really happened that night. Now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen. She is friendless-an outcast-because of something that happened over the summer. Summary (from the inside flap of the book): "Speak up for yourself-we want to hear what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. Location ( my 2018 Google Reading map ) : USA (NY)įTC Disclosure: I bought this with my own money
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